Sport and Recreation
Major Repairs and Upgrades
As part of a city-wide redress programme to restore past imbalances, the City of Cape Town Sport,
Recreation and Amenities Department has embarked on a series of upgrades and construction of
new facilities with the intention of providing quality recreational and sport facilities in the city.
Some of the highlighted projects include the following:
Harmony Park Resort
Major repairs were conducted to the Community centre at the Harmony Park resort which included
the refurbishing the roof, painting to the interior and exterior walls, refurbishing, tiling of the
ablutions and general overall repairs. The total cost of this project amounted to R3 323 066.00
Malibu Sportsfield
Major repairs were conducted to the clubhouse and ablution facilities and the parking area was retarred. The total cost of this project amounted to R1 322 031.15
Voortrekker Park Resort
Major repairs were done at the Voortrekker Park Resort which included refurbishment of the male
and female ablutions, the kitchen area and repairs to the ceiling with a total cost of R3 344 182.82
Mnandi Pool
The entire fence surrounding Mnandi Swimming pool was replaced with a total cost of
R1 312 201.05
Bellville Stadium
Major repairs were made to the Bellville stadium which included repairs to the Hockey pavilion,
repairs to the tennis pavilion, repairs to the ablutions, repairs to the parking area surface, and
repairs to hockey pavilion floodlights. This project amounts to R1 182 320.24.
Bellville Swimming Pool
Major repairs were made to the Bellville Swimming Pool including refurbishing of main buildings
and landscaping. The cost of this project amounted to R1 208 517.00.
Hendon Park Resort
Major repairs and maintenance and upgrading was made to Hendon Park including the landscaping
of the entire resort amounting to R2 894 736.84
Malibu Sports Field
Major repairs were made to the Malibu sports Field Clubhouse, ablutions and parking area
amounting to R1 322 031.15
Soetwater Resort
Major repairs were made to Soetwater resort including repairs to the conference centre and the
toilets amounting to R1 447 633.66
Bardale Multipurpose Centre
The construction of a new multipurpose centre in Bardale was a 3 year project which amounted to
R4 191 377.84. The new multipurpose centre can accommodate up to 1000 people and includes a
fully fitted kitchen, a main hall and a minor hall.
Atlantis Indoor Multipurpose Centre
The construction of the new multipurpose centre in Atlantis amounted to R6 884 431.20.
Eerste River Multipurpose Centre
The construction of the new multipurpose centre in Eerste River amounted to R4 636 146.26
Masiphumelele Sports Complex
A new sports complex was constructed in Masiphumelele amounting to more than R1.2 million.
Wallacedene Sports Complex
A new sports complex was constructed in Wallacedene amounting to more than R1.9 million
Imizamu Yethu Sports Complex
A new sports complex was constructed in Imizamu Yethu amounting to more than R8.4 million and
includes two sports fields as well as ablution facilities. The facility was officially opened by
Executive Mayor Patricia De Lille in November 2012.
Du Noon Sports field
The construction of the Du Noon Sports complex cost more than R1.6 million and includes a cricket
pitch, netball and basketball courts and a club house. Storm water drainage was also installed on
the fields. This facility was also officially opened by the Executive Mayor Patricia De Lille in
November 2012.
Valhalla Park Recreation Centre
The Valhalla Park Family Recreation Centre (FRC) is a pilot project by the Community Services
Directorate whereby the departments of Sport, Recreation and Amenities and City Parks will
manage the centre as an integrated facility.
The Sport, Recreation and Amenities Department has partnered with the Spatial Planning and
Urban Design Department to undertake the design, management and implementation of this
facility.
This R32-million project will include the construction of a full-size synthetic soccer pitch, a
clubhouse and community facility, a network of pathways and landscaped areas through the park,
a BMX track built as part of a detention pond, playground areas, outdoor gym areas, a spray park,
a change room and ablution facilities, a flat let for a caretaker, outdoor ‘reading rooms’ for
community interaction with library activities, two mini-soccer pitches, two multi-purpose courts,
and a multitude of landscape architecture features.
The project was officially handed over to the contractor on 27 August 2012 and is expected to be
completed by August 2013.
Spray park developments
As part of a city-wide redress programme to restore past imbalances, the City of Cape Town Sport,
Recreation and Amenities Department is currently installing six new spray parks across the Cape
Metropole.
A spray park/splash pad is a water-play area with no standing water. This is said to eliminate the
need for lifeguards or other supervision as there is practically no risk of drowning. Spray
parks/splash pads have been around for decades and are being installed worldwide as a solution to
water-wise aquatic recreation. They also respond to reducing capital and operational costs in
comparison to swimming pools.
The department is currently developing these six spray park facilities in Valhalla Park, Du Noon,
Ocean View, Scottsville, Khayelitsha and Nyanga, to the total approximate cost of R12-million.
These areas have been earmarked for these spray parks as there are currently no municipal
aquatic facilities here.
The spray parks consist of a series of spray features or structures that create a play environment
for children by means of different spray nozzles, and interactive collecting and dumping features.
Water is recirculated and treated through a process similar to that of a swimming pool reticulation
system. The use of the facility it is not seasonal and accessibility is not dependent on the
appointment of seasonal lifeguards. In fact, the department would not require any lifeguards and
communities would be able to access the facility year-round.
Retreat Swimming Pool enclosure
The department is in the process of enclosing the Retreat Swimming Pool, which provides the
community with an indoor facility that can be utilised throughout the year and will also be
beneficial to local swimming clubs in terms of year- round training programmes. It will also help
the department to schedule training programmes in preparation for the lifeguard intake for pools
over the summer season.
The total cost of the project is R2 997 762.
Synthetic soccer pitches
To date the department has installed a total of nine 5-a-side synthetic pitches at Portlands Indoor
Centre, Langa Sports Complex, Witsand Sports Complex, Ocean View Sports Complex, Grassy Park
Sport and Recreation Centre, Elukhanisweni Sport and Recreation Centre, Lwandle Sports Field,
Bishop Lavis Sports Grounds and Uitsig Sports Grounds.
Twelve full sized pitches have been installed in Hout Bay, Lwandle, Site C Sports Complex,
Mannenberg, Blue Downs, Nomzamo, Imizamo Yethu, Westridge, Nyanga, Scottsdene, Gugulethu
and Langa.
These projects amount to more than R60 million.
Artificial turfs are being used to replace normal grass-top pitches as they are more affordable to
maintain and can better withstand continuous activity. These turfs encourage extensive usage
without interruption for rehabilitation.
The development of the turf is part of the Sport, Recreation and Amenities Department’s strategy
to improve services so that residents can derive the maximum possible benefit from the City’s
facilities and enjoy their leisure time in a quality environment.
At many facilities in the City there is a need for additional playing surfaces at sports facilities, but
land is limited. The ideal solution would be the development of additional fields, but this is not
always possible given land constraints. The best way to overcome this challenge is to install
artificial turfs at more facilities.
Masibambane Hall
The Monwabisi Community Hall in Khayelitsha also received a recent upgrade. The total cost of this
project is approximately R6.6-million.
Upgrade of Blue Waters Resort
The department conducted major upgrades to the Blue Waters Resort. The R5-million project
included upgrades to the new caravan park, chalets, security, new furniture and equipment and
landscaping.
Sport is such a good way to bring a community together and to keep the youth of our city safe,
motivated and fulfilling their goals. With these facilities, we are once again committing to our
promise of being a caring and inclusive city and investing in the future of our communities
Recreation Study
Statistics have shown that sport and recreation participation plays a big role in the
decrease of the crime rate and crime activity in communities who regularly participate in
sport and recreation.
Our recreation and sport development programmes focus more non-competitive fun
rather than competitive sport so as to create and build social cohesion among youth.
The objectives of these programmes are to promote social development, youth
empowerment, social cohesion and community upliftment.
Recognising the importance of recreation in achieving its vision, the department has
recently commissioned a research study to inform the Department how they should
allocate their limited resources in accordance with the needs of the communities.
The Recreation Research study was conducted across the Cape Metropole and some of
the findings show that only 24.6% of residents in Cape Town participate in physical
activities in their spare time, yet 60% of them rate themselves as healthy. Almost 90%
of Capetonians do feel that sport and recreation is important for communities in Cape
Town, and Capetonians are most interested in recreational programmes like health and
fitness, arts, crafts and games, rather than formal sports such as soccer and cricket.
Following the research findings, the Department will now focus on, amongst others,
delivering services and facilities according to a community’s preferences, increasing the
visibility of recreation staff, capitalising on the things that motivate residents, and
importantly, form partnerships to implement the necessary changes. One of these
strategies is to focus on establishing recreation hubs in all communities to promote sport
and recreation and community involvement.
The Recreation Hubs are core facilities where various recreation programmes and
activities take place on a regular basis throughout the year. There will also be
programmes held at some of the City resorts such as Hendon Park, Kogel Bay and
Harmony Park as well as some of the City’s swimming pools and beaches.
Activities that will be on offer during the upcoming holidays will include learn to swim
programmes, roller sport, angling programmes, BMX, board games, mind games, circle
games, giant games, fitness programmes, volleyball, ball games, obstacle courses,
treasure hunts, rugby, soccer, netball, tennis, table tennis, basketball, pool, fooz ball,
dragon boat racing, dancing, talent shows, gymnastics, life skills programmes, fun
walks, youth camps and surfing among others.
The Department has identified 36 community centres to become community centres for
development across the Cape Metropole.
These 36 Community Centres that have been identified include:
Atlantis Community Centre, Joe Slovo Community Centre, Du Noon Community Centre,
Salt River Community Centre, Ocean View Community Centre, Langa Community Centre,
Lotus River Community Centre, Hout Bay Community Centre, Samora Marchel
Community Centre, Khayelitsha Tusong Community Centre, Mitchells Plain Tusong
Community Centre, Nelson Mandela Peace Park , Bluegum Community Centre,
Bridgetown Community Centre, Sherwood Park MPC, Zolani Centre, Elukhanyisweni
Centre, Uitsig Community Centre, Scottsdene Youth Centre, Fisantekraal MPC
Community Centre, Leonsdale Community Centre, Proteaville Recreation Centre, Blue
Downs Community Centre, Hillcrest Community Centre, and Somerset West (Garden
Village) Community Centre.
Since the implementation of this recreation strategy, the department has a total of 30
active Recreation Hubs. These are The Hague Recreation Centre, Du Noon Hall, Joe
Slovo Sport and Recreation Centre, Facreton Community Centre, Monwabisi Sport and
Recreation Centre, Rebecca Van Amsterdam Hall, Ocean View Sport and Recreation
Centre, Hout Bay Recreation Centre, Lotus River Recreation Centre, Parkwood Recreation
Centre, Mitchells Plain Family and Youth Centre, Beacon Valley Centre, Eastridge
Community Centre, Khayelitsha CBD, Weltevreden Valley Hall, OR Tambo Indoor Sports
Centre, Beaconvalley Recreation Hub, Athlone Community Centre, Lansport Community
Centre, Cathkin Community Centre, Duinefontein Community Centre, Gugulethu Indoor
Sports Centre, NY49 Stadium, Sarepta Sport and Recreation Centre, Scottsdene Sport
and Recreation Centre, Proteaville Sport and Recreation Centre, Fisantekraal Multipurpose Centre, Eerste River Multi-purpose Centre, Bardale Multi-purpose Centre,
Wesbank Multi-purpose Centre.